Accelerator Program Switzerland

Based at uptownBasel at the heart of European deep tech innovation.

Why Switzerland?
A Strategic Launchpad in the Heart of Europe

Switzerland is more than scenic mountains and precision watches. It’s one of the world’s most innovation-driven countries, combining academic strength, business-friendliness, and global access. Strategically located at the center of Europe, Switzerland offers direct access to both EU and global markets. It connects startups to key industrial and financial hubs - making it an ideal base for Quantum AI ventures with global ambition.

Where Research and Industry Collaborate

Switzerland stands out for its strong academic foundations and industry presence in Pharmaceuticals, Banking and Financial Services, Precision Manufacturing, and Digital Innovation, amongst others. Startups benefit from proximity to:

  • Leading institutions like ETH Zurich, EPFL, PSI, and the University of Basel

  • Global life science leaders around Basel

  • The financial powerhouse of Zurich, home to tech-forward banks and venture capital firms

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Your Home Base: uptownBasel

Our Swiss accelerator hub is located at uptownBasel, a cutting-edge innovation campus designed for industrial transformation, providing:

  • Modern workspace among fellow Quantum, AI, and Advanced Computing teams

  • Immediate access to QAI’s network of mentors, advisors, and investors

  • Connections to partner labs, R&D facilities, and infrastructure testbeds

  • On-campus collaboration opportunities with academic institutions and research-driven corporates

Meet the Accelerator Team in Switzerland

The QAI Ventures team at uptownBasel brings together technical depth, founder experience, and strategic focus. They’ll be your guides from day one: as mentors, connectors, and sparring partners.

Curious about the vibe in the Accelerator Program?

Each time we welcome a new cohort to the Accelerator Program, we invite the Quantum Community, mentors, and QAI Ventures partners to join us for the Opening. That’s one of the best moments to get a feel for the unique vibe at QAI Ventures.

Watch as we kick off Accelerator Batch III in Switzerland.

Supported by mentors
from around the globe

Founders in the Switzerland program benefit from direct access to an experienced, hands-on mentor base located in and around Basel. You’ll get personalized input throughout the program, whether it’s refining your GTM strategy, navigating IP, or prepping your next funding round.

What Founders say about the QAI Ventures Accelerator

  • Carlos Kuchkovsky Co-Founder & CEO QCentroid

    QAI Ventures is being key to our growth—accelerating our international expansion and actively helping us grow a strong network of ecosystem partners across three continents. Their accelerator programs are top-tier, giving us access to quantum infrastructure, business opportunities, and top-level mentors. The team combines strategic insight with real, on-the-ground support to help us build, scale, and become market leaders—and they do it with heart, energy, and true dedication.

    Carlos Kuchkovsky Co-Founder & CEO QCentroid

  • Christian Ruiz, Co-Founder and CEO/CSO, Moonlight

    Moonlight AI has greatly benefited from being part of QAI Ventures' first accelerator batch in 2023. QAI Ventures connected us with a large network of experts and mentors who helped us in optimizing our business and financial strategy. Importantly, since the conclusion of the accelerator, we have remained in lively and regular exchanges and continue to benefit from their advice, especially with regard to fundraising. We look forward to continuing this successful cooperation!

    Christian Ruiz, Co-Founder and CEO/CSO, Moonlight

  • César A. Rodríguez Rosario, Co-Founder & CEO Commutator Studios

    The most impressive part of the QAI Ventures program has to be the mentors. The QAI core team has tons of experience in entrepreneurship, and just hearing their stories was incredibly valuable. They also brought in some amazing speakers who gave us masterclasses on various topics. The most impactful part, though, was the incredible people we met throughout the program. Many mentors helped us navigate the rollercoaster of building a startup, offering guidance and helping us reframe challenges. Other startups also shared their experiences, which was validating throughout the entire process. I now consider many of them close friends, and it’s hard to overstate how valuable that has been for us as founders.

    César A. Rodríguez Rosario, Co-Founder & CEO Commutator Studios

Apply to the Accelerator Program in Switzerland

Our Swiss cohorts are selected on a rolling basis, with limited spots per batch. If you're ready to build in the center of Europe’s deep tech corridor, we’d love to meet you